The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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It takes a village
Often the above phrase is associated with raising young people well. For our purposes this week, it is a hearty congratulations to Drayton 150 Celebration organizers, who managed to pull off an event that will long be remembered.
July
Welcome to the sexiest month of the entire calendar year. Yes, that鈥檚 right, July has that distinction. Why? Because I said so, silly. Look it up. Surely, somewhere on the internet this can be verified, because everything on the internet is true. Or, you can just believe me because I cannot lie. I
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Though my maiden name is linked to a famous accounting firm and an international financial institution, I did not inherit the financial smarts nor the financial rewards associated with the name.
OPINION: Ontario farms produce more than many people think
ONTARIO 鈥� Ontario farms produce more than 200 different food and farm products, giving consumers a wide range of options for filling their shopping carts and dinner plates with local food all year long.聽
Woman abandoned infant near Mount Forest in 1886
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A special day
Next Tuesday, Canadians will embark on a day off for Canada Day.
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It goes without saying that Mother Nature has been cranky this spring, but it only goes to prove that my instincts as a newbie gardener were deeply rooted in faith.聽
Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale had Elora connection
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: Farmers encouraged to help shape future of Ontario agriculture
ONTARIO 鈥� The strength and success of an organization is driven and defined by its leadership. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), which represents about 88 per cent of Ontario鈥檚 farmers through its membership, has always been proud of being farmer-led and farmer-driven.
Heading into summer
In another week the school year ends.
That dad
With Father鈥檚 Day approaching, I鈥檝e been thinking a great deal about the fathers in my life.聽
Mapleton Township-area news from 1929, 1954
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Some light reading
Leaving home early on Tuesday we caught the name Orwell out of the corner of our eye.